The Stirion Shaggy Hound is native to Austria. This dog is bred by the locals and is rarely seen outside of Austria. In 1870, the breeding of this dog began, and by 1890, the breeding was successful and it was officially recognized. The main use of the Stirion is still as a hunting dog, and rarely as a companion dog. The Styrian Shaggy Hound has the stamina needed to hunt in harsh and extreme weather in the mountains.

1. Features of the Styrian Shaggy Hound

(1) Appearance features

Physical characteristics-The height at the shoulders of the adult male Stirion is 47cm-53cm, and the weight is 15kg-18kg; the height of the adult bitch of the Stirion is 45cm- 51cm, weight 13kg-17kg. The average lifespan of a Styrian Shaggy Spaniel is about 12 years. It is a medium-sized dog with strong muscles.

HEAD CHARACTERISTICS - The Stirion Shaggy has a richly feathered head and two almond shaped eyes with brown irises. The skull of the head is relatively round and the occipital bone is well developed. The muzzle is long, strong and straight. The teeth have a strong bite and are arranged in scissors. The distance between the two ears is relatively wide, and they are attached to the sides of the head. The nose is not pure black, but a little brown.

Trunk Features - The Stirion Shaggy has a short, strong neck. Topline smooth, slightly curved, back straight and relatively broad, loin slightly rolled, rump slightly sloping, chest deep and broad. The Styrian Shaggy's tail is of medium length, strong at the base, and blends harmoniously with the topline. The front legs are straight and muscular, with the shoulders set back. The rear drive is slightly sloping, the paws are not very large, the toes are well arched, and the pads are stiff.

Coat Characteristics - The Stirion Shaggy Spaniel has a long coat of coat that is profusely haired all over the body, as well as richly feathered on the head. The color of the fur is brown and yellowish, with a small amount of white on the chest.

(2)Characteristics

The Styrian Shaggy Hound has an enthusiastic personality, is confident and lively, and is an excellent dog at work. The hound is a quiet and lovely companion dog in life. He is very curious about the things around him and eager to explore new things around him.

Second, the price of the Styrian shag hound

Since the Styrian shag hound can only be found in Austria, the current domestic market is a Impure breeds must be imported from foreign countries, depending on whether the policy allows or not. It seems that the price of dogs is quite expensive, more than 10,000 yuan. The hair is very rich, medium-sized dog, and the city can also be raised. Just get enough outdoor exercise every day.